luftwaffe pistol info please

BaseJumper

July 27, 2009 19:14

I may have an opportunity to buy this Luftwaffe pistol with extras, was wondering at an approx value.

Thanks for any info/help you can give.

Oh, and SN# is there, I just touched up the photo to remove it.

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  drsck

  July 27, 2009 19:31

  It is a Femuaru 37M. Go over to the auction side of GB and search for them. You find at least four right now. Best of luck!

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  BaseJumper

  July 27, 2009 19:45

  yeah, saw one that was close right before you posted. I think the 37M is the .380 version isn't it? This one should be a .32?
  
  All serial numbers match (1 magazine as well) so not sure if the extras bring the price up any for resale value. Seems to be well cared for.

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  rufe-snow

  July 27, 2009 20:14

  According to my reference, the holster is the original one issued for the P 37. The numbered magazine is also a plus. Unfortunately the way you have lit the photos with the strobe on camera, it makes it really hard to check the finish on slide and frame. Although their seems to be some roughness on the front of the slide in the top photo.

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  BaseJumper

  July 27, 2009 20:23

  Yeah, I know the photos are not the best. I did not take them.
  
  I have had my hands on the pistol. I don't remember it being rough, but definite some holster wear on the front of the slide. I'd say the finish is overall 80 - 85% maybe.
  
  From other sources I am thinking maybe $650 - $750 for the pistol and $850 max with all the extras. I'll offer less but I would like some more expert opinions if I can get 'em.
  
  I'll see if I can get more photos.

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  July 27, 2009 20:26

  Heres another interesting Tid Bit about this Pistol..<jhv> means
  Metallwaren-Waffen-u.
  Maschinenfabrik A.-G.,
  Budapest IX, Sorchkaariuc 158

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  rufe-snow

  July 27, 2009 21:13

  $850 seems excessive to me by at least $200, although with the correct holster and extra mag it's a nice rig. The Hungarians made 85,000 for the krauts during the war, it not like it's a Armand Gavage or one of the WaA 1935 Beretta's.

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  BaseJumper

  July 27, 2009 21:51

  Rufe, after searching completed auctions I can see that. Best I saw was around $725 for pistol, a nice holster, and 1 mag.
  
  Thanks for the info and help all.

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  HAIRY

  July 28, 2009 17:19

  The original magazines are scarce and if one can be found, it usually goes for about $125 or more.
  
  Nice rig.

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